Bags and methods of manufacturing same

ABSTRACT

Embodiments of a bag and backpack formed from patterns of pants and overalls, respectively, are disclosed. Methods of forming bags and backpacks using patterns from pants and overalls are also disclosed. A feature of the methods of the present invention include to taking a pair of pants or a pair of overalls and converting them to a bag or backpack by removing the legs and sewing the bottom of bag or backpack closed. By using different sizes of pants and overalls, different sizes of bags and backpacks may be selected based on the age or size of the user and the particular application of the bag or backpack. Another feature is that the embodiments of bags and backpacks disclosed herein may be machine washed and dried. Yet another feature of the bags and backpacks of the present invention is their appearance as a truncated pair of pants or overalls.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This nonprovisional patent application claims benefit of Ser. No.60/602,197, filed Aug. 16, 2004, the contents of which are incorporatedherein by reference for all purposes.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a bag or backpack converted from a pairof pants or overalls. More specifically, the present invention relatesto a handbag, purse, duffle bag, fanny pack, school bag, diaper bag,backpack, sports bag, and the like, and a method of making the bags orbackpack from a pair of pants or overalls.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Purses, handbags, duffle bags, fanny packs, school bags, diaper bags,backpacks, sports bags are well known in the art. Such bags formed inthe shape or appearance of pants are relatively unknown. Representativebags of conventional design include USD316328 to Willoughby, USD388956to Leo, USD495876 to Matthews et al., USD263648 to Schimmel, USD245814to Ross, USD413437 to Nikolich, USD377268 to George et al., USD370121 toChabot, USD344655 to Alexander, USD335237 to Dyer, USD267369 toBlanchard, USD244404 to Gaylor, USD183710 to Blaivas, USD99499 to Creed,USD335026 to Cape, USD244884 to Dotson, U.S. Pat. No. 3,866,647 toTarkowski, U.S. Pat. No. 5,000,726 to Dimon and US20050028909 toMatlhako.

It would be advantageous to have a bag and method of making same,wherein the bag has closures for the opening and pockets, both internaland external, is machine washable and can be configured with variousaccessories. It would also be advantageous if the bag or backpack packhad the appearance of truncated pants or overalls for an aestheticappearance. Thus, there exists a need in the art for a bag and method ofmanufacturing same.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of a bag according to the present invention is disclosed.The bag may include a bag front, a bag back fastened to the bag front toform an enclosure with an opening and a closure for closing the opening.The enclosure may include internal pockets according to this embodiment.The bag may further be formed of clothing material and configured toappear as a pair of truncated pants with no legs according to theembodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the bag may be machinewashable and dryable according to the embodiment of the presentinvention.

An embodiment of a method of manufacturing a bag using a pair of pantsis disclosed according to the present invention. The method may includedisassembling the pair of pants to obtain pants pattern pieces andforming bag pattern pieces from the pants pattern pieces. The method mayfurther include tracing the bag pattern pieces onto selected materialand cutting the traced material to obtain bag assembly pieces from theselected material. The method may further include sewing the bagassembly pieces together to form the bag with an opening and selectivelyriveting the bag pattern pieces together.

An embodiment of a method of manufacturing a backpack using a pair ofoveralls is disclosed according to the present invention. The method mayinclude disassembling the pair of overalls to obtain overalls patternpieces and forming backpack pattern pieces from the overalls patternpieces. The method may further include tracing the backpack patternpieces onto selected material and cutting the traced material to obtainbackpack assembly pieces from the selected material. The method mayfurther include sewing the backpack assembly pieces together to form thebackpack, selectively riveting the backpack assembly pieces andattaching suspender straps to the backpack.

The foregoing apparatuses, methods and other features, utilities, andadvantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detaileddescription of the invention with reference to the accompanyingdrawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The following are brief descriptions of the drawings illustratingembodiments of the present invention. Additionally, like referencenumerals refer to like parts in different views of the drawings. Itshould be noted that the elements shown within the drawings may not beshown to scale.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a bag according to an embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of a bag according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an inside front view of a bag according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 4 is an inside back view of a bag according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 4A is a view of an inside pocket of a bag according to the presentinvention

FIG. 5 is a top view of a bag according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a backpack according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a back view of a backpack according to the present invention.

FIG. 7A is an exemplary back portion for use with the backpack shown inFIG. 7.

FIG. 8 is an inside front view of a backpack according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 9 is an inside back view of a backpack according to the presentinvention.

FIG. 9A is a view of an inside pocket of a backpack according to thepresent invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram of a front pant pattern piece and method for makinga bag front pattern piece according to an embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 10A is the new bag front pattern piece according to the method ofthe present invention illustrated in FIG. 10.

FIG. 11 is a diagram of the method of making the back of a bag accordingto the present invention.

FIG. 11A is the new bag back pattern piece to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram of the method of making the front of a backpackaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 12A is the new backpack front pattern piece to the presentinvention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram of the method of making the back of a backpackaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 13A is the new backpack back pattern piece to the presentinvention.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method of manufacturing abag from a pair of pants according to the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an embodiment of a pattern set for manufacturing bagsaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an embodiment of a pattern set for manufacturing backpacksaccording to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a photographic image of the front of a backpack manufacturedof novelty denim according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a photographic image of the rear of the backpack shown inFIG. 17 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a photographic image of the inside of the backpack shown inFIG. 17 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a photographic image of the rear of a purse or handbagmanufactured of home decor material according to an embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 21 is a photographic image of the inside of the purse or handbagshown in FIG. 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a photographic image of the front of the purse or handbagshown in FIG. 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a photographic image of the front of a clutch purse or fannypack shown in FIG. 22 according to an embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 24 is a photographic image of the rear of the clutch purse or fannypack shown in FIG. 22 according to an embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 25 is a photographic image of the inside of the clutch purse orfanny pack shown in FIG. 22 according to an embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 26 is a photographic image of the front of a backpack manufacturedof novelty denim according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is a photographic image of the front of another purse or handbagmanufactured of novelty denim according to an embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 28 is a photographic image of the front of yet another pursemanufactured of novelty denim according to an embodiment of the presentinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of a bag and backpack formed from patterns of pants andoveralls, respectively, are disclosed. Methods of forming bags andbackpacks using patterns from pants and overalls are also disclosed. Afeature of the methods of the present invention include to taking a pairof pants or a pair of overalls and converting them to a bag or backpackby removing the legs and sewing the bottom of bag or backpack closed. Byusing different sizes of pants and overalls, different sizes of bags andbackpacks may be selected based on the age or size of the user and theparticular application of the bag or backpack. Another feature is thatthe embodiments of bags and backpacks disclosed herein may be machinewashed and dried. Yet another feature of the bags and backpacks of thepresent invention is their appearance as a truncated pair of pants.

Embodiments of methods of making bags and backpacks according toembodiments of the present invention may include taking the front andback pants and overalls pattern pieces and converting them to bag andbackpack front and back pattern pieces. The method may also includemaking a new pattern piece for one or more inside pockets which will bemore apparently shown from the following detailed description of theembodiments taken in connection with the accompanying drawings. Afterthe new pattern pieces have been made according to the method of makingthe embodiments of the bags and backpacks of the present invention, thebags and backpacks may be sewn together and riveted just like sewing apair of pants or overalls with a few exceptions which will be moreapparently shown from the following detailed description of theembodiments taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.

A feature of the present invention includes converting pattern piecesfrom pants and overalls into a bag or backpack using the jean rivets,snaps, buttons, markings, labels, buckles, and the like that constitutea pair of pants or overalls. Any size pants and overalls may be used formanufacturing the multi-purpose bags and backpacks described herein.Other features of the present invention include using webbing for thehandles, adjustable suspenders, or any type material suitable forhandles and to be able to use accessories like belts for ornamentationor to make fanny packs with the bags by inserting the belt through thebelt loops and buckling around your waist or to use webbing with afastener to make a belt for a fanny pack, or any other accessorysuitable for enhancing the usefulness or attractiveness of the bag orbackpack according to embodiments of the present invention. Yet anotherfeature according to embodiments of the present invention is that thebags and backpacks may be laundered just like pants and overalls.

An embodiment of a bag 100 constructed in accordance with the presentinvention is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of bag 100according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rearview of a bag according to an embodiment of the present invention.Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the bag 100 may include a bag front 1, a fly2, front pockets 3, an optional small front pocket 4, a waistband 5, oneor more belt loops 6, rivets 7, a snap or button 8, at least one handle9, the yoke front 10, the bag back 11, the yoke back 12 and the backpockets 13.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart of an embodiment of a method 1400 ofmanufacturing a bag 100 from a pair of pants according to the presentinvention. Method 1400 may include disassembling 1402 the pair of pantsto obtain pants pattern pieces. The pair of pants may be any size or ofany material, e.g., denim, corduroy or any other pants material. Method1400 may further include forming 1404 bag pattern pieces from the pantspattern pieces. Forming 1404 the bag pattern pieces may include trimmingoff crotch and legs portions of the pants pattern pieces as furtherexplained with reference to FIGS. 10-13 below. Method 1400 may furtherinclude tracing 1406 the bag pattern pieces onto selected material. Oncethe bag pattern pieces are formed, they may be used as pattern templatesby themselves according to an embodiment of the present invention.Alternatively, the bag pattern pieces may be used to form patterns outof paper as known to one of skill in the art. Method 1400 may furtherinclude cutting 1408 the traced material to obtain bag assembly piecesfrom the selected material and sewing 1410 the bag assembly piecestogether to form the bag 100. Method 1400 may further includeselectively riveting 1412 the bag assembly pieces together. Theselective riveting 1412 provides additional strength to the assembledbag pieces and additional aesthetics for the appearance of a pair ofpants.

Method 1400 may further include sewing (not shown in FIG. 14) a handleonto the bag 100, wherein the handle 9 (see FIGS. 1-2) is configured forcarrying the bag 100 according to an embodiment of the presentinvention. The handle 9 may be formed of the same selected material asthe rest of the bag 100. Alternatively, handle 9 may be formed of anyother suitable material, e.g., nylon webbing, according to anotherembodiment of the invention. According to still another embodiment ofthe invention, handle 9 may be adjustable to suit the user's needs.

According to yet another embodiment, method 1400 may further includeforming (not shown in FIG. 14) closable internal pockets inside the bag100, see, e.g., FIGS. 9, 9A, 19, 21 and 25. Forming closable internalpockets in the bag 100 may be accomplished by sewing a zipper or hookand loop closures, often referred to under the trade mark Velcro™, atthe opening of the internal pockets. According to still anotherembodiment of method 1400, the pair of pants may be overalls from whichthe bag 100 is formed into a backpack, see e.g., FIGS. 6, 7, 17, 18 and26. Method 1400 may further include providing a closure mechanism for anopening in the bag 100 according to embodiments of the presentinvention. For example and not by way of limitation, method 1400 mayfurther include sewing (not shown in FIG. 14) a zipper into a waistbandfor selective closure of the bag, see e.g., FIGS. 5, 18, 19 and 25.According to still other embodiments, internal and external pockets onthe bag 100 may include closure mechanisms such as snaps, zippers andhook and loop closures. For example and not by way of limitation, method1400 may further include sewing (not shown in FIG. 14) a zipper forselectively closing pockets, however see e.g., external pocket zippersin FIG. 26.

Method 1400 may be used to manufacture a fanny pack, a purse, a clutchpurse, a duffle bag, a backpack, a handbag, a school bag, a diaper bag,a backpack, a sports bag, and the like. When forming the bag patternpieces, method 1400 may further include trimming off crotch and legsportions of the pants pattern pieces according to embodiments of thepresent invention. All of the bags 100 according to the presentinvention have the appearance of a pair of truncated pants, i.e., pantsor overalls without legs.

An embodiment of method 1400 may be used to manufacture a backpack madeof denim by utilizing a pair of overalls to form the bag pattern pieces.The suspender straps may be utilized to form shoulder straps forcarrying the bag as a backpack. According to another embodiment, thesuspender straps may be padded according to the present invention. Anysize overalls may be used to pattern the bag pattern pieces. Aspects ofmethod 1400 are further illustrated with reference to the diagrams inFIGS. 10, 10A, 11 and 11A. Note that the features and methodsillustrated in FIGS. 10, 10A, 11 and 11A may not be to scale.

FIG. 10 is a diagram of a front pant pattern piece 18A from which a bagfront pattern piece 18 (FIG. 10A) may be formed according to anembodiment of the present invention. The length, L, of the bag 100 maybe determined by measuring from the top 14 of the front pant patternpiece 18A to the bottom of the bag 100 at a bottom line 15 (see dottedline 15). Bottom line 15 may then be traced across the bottom of thefront pant pattern piece 18A or directly cut to remove the leg portion25A. The outside edge 16 of bottom line 15 may be curved to make the bag100 more aesthetically appealing or attractive. A fly 17 may be added tothe bag front pattern piece 18 by sewing the fly 17 to the front pantpattern piece 18A. The crotch 17A may be eliminated by drawing astraight line 15A down to the bottom of the bottom line 15. The newconverted bag front pattern piece 18 is shown in FIG. 10A. The bag frontpattern piece 18 may be used directly as a pattern or traced to paperfor a pattern to place on the selected material from which bag 100 is tobe sewn.

Aspects of method 1400 are further illustrated with reference to FIGS.11 and 11A, wherein the back pant pattern piece 21A may be convertedinto a bag back pattern piece 21. The new bag front pattern piece 18(not shown in FIGS. 11 and 11A for clarity), or a pattern madetherefrom, may be placed over back pant pattern piece 21A to trace aline 19 for removing the leg portion 26A. The crotch 27A may then beremoved by cutting a straight line 20 down to the bottom line 19 of theback pant pattern piece 21A and then cutting along bottom line 19. Theback yoke 12 is then sewn on top of back pant pattern piece 21A, toobtain bag back pattern piece 21, see FIG. 11A. Again, by curving anoutside edge 28A of bottom line 19, the bag 100 will have a moredecorative shape.

The bag front pattern piece 18 may then be added to the other patternpieces (not shown in FIGS. 10 and 10A) and sewn in the same way that anormal pair of pants is sewn together with the exception of the fly 17which is sewn in the same way that a fly is formed in overalls, seeFIG. 1. The bag back pattern piece 21 may be added to the rest of theback pattern pieces (also not shown in FIGS. 11 and 11A) and sewntogether like a normal pair of pants, see FIG. 2.

Another embodiment of a bag 400 constructed in accordance with thepresent invention is shown in FIGS. 4 and 4A. According to theembodiment of bag 400, a new pocket pattern piece 23 may be created bytracing a line 65 around the bag 400 and drawing a straight line 25above the pockets 22 to form an internal pocket pattern piece 23. Theinternal pocket pattern piece 23 may be used to form two additional backpockets 22 on the inside of the bag 400 and larger pockets (not shown inFIGS. 4 and 4A) from the internal pocket pattern piece 23. The centerline 24A of internal pocket pattern piece 23 may be sewn along theinside of seam 24 of the back of the bag 400. Thus, internal pocketswithin the enclosure of bag 400 may be formed. The internal pockets mayhave various means of closure to retain their contents. For example andnot by way of limitation, such closures may take the form of snaps,zippers, and hook and loop cloth and any other suitable closuremechanism.

Referring once again to FIGS. 1-3, the bag front 1 and bag back 11 areplaced inside-out against each other and surged from point 26 to point27 as shown in FIG. 3. Additional manufacturing steps may then beperformed after returning the bag to its normal state from being turnedinside-out, i.e., sewing waistband 5, belt loops 6, handles 9, andplacing rivets 7 and optional snap 8 to the bag 100 as shown in FIG. 1and FIG. 2.

FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate an embodiment of a snap closure mechanismincluding a top snap 28 and a bottom snap 29 that may be placed in thewaistband 5 so that the bag 400 enclosure may be closed. FIG. 5illustrates an alternative embodiment of bag 500 including a closuremechanism in the form of a zipper 30 sewn inside the waistband 5. Yetanother embodiment of a closure mechanism suitable for use with any ofthe bags (100, 400 and 500 as disclosed herein) is hook and loop clothor closure sewn on the inside of waistband 5 (not shown in FIGS. 3-5).Still another closure mechanism suitable for closing the opening of bags100, 400 and 500 or pockets is the use of buttons and button holes. Anyother suitable mechanism for closing the opening of bags 100, 400 and500 and pockets to retain the contents therein are also considered to bewithin the scope of the present invention. FIG. 5 also illustrates theattachment of handles 9 to bag 500 according to another embodiment. Eachhandle 9 may be attached to bag 500 at the waistband 5, for example bysewing or riveting or any other suitable means. FIG. 5 illustratesattachment of the lower handle 9 by sewing at points 31-34.

An embodiment of a backpack 600 constructed in accordance with thepresent invention is shown in the front and back views of FIGS. 6 and 7,respectively. Backpack 600 may include a backpack front 35, front pocket36, front yoke 37, belt loop strip 38, bib 39, top pocket 40, top andbottom straps 41 and 62, backpack rear 42, back pockets 43, back yoke44, snaps or buttons 46 and adjustable strap holders 47. Backpack 600may be manufactured according to method 1400 as described herein withappropriate variations.

Aspects of an embodiment of a method of manufacturing of backpack 600are shown in FIGS. 12, 12A, 13 and 13A, according to the presentinvention. Note that the features and methods illustrated in FIGS. 12,12A, 13 and 13A may not be to scale. As shown in FIG. 13, the backoverall pattern piece 48 may have a line 49 drawn underneath where theback pocket 43 will be sewn. The line 49 once marked may be cut and theleg portion 68 may then be removed. Additionally, a straight line 50 maydrawn to the intended bottom of the backpack 600 and then cut to removeany excess crotch material which completes the backpack back patternpiece 51, see FIG. 13A. This step may be followed by taking the beltloop strip 38 and placing it together with the front overall patternpiece 52 and then place the backpack back pattern piece 51 on top offront overall pattern piece 52 and matching at points 53A and tracing aline 53 along the bottom of the backpack to remove the leg portion 69. Aline 54 may then be drawn straight down to the bottom of the backpack(line 53) to remove the excess crotch material which forms the frontbackpack pattern piece 55.

Referring now to FIG. 6, aspects of assembly of the backpack front 35are shown according to embodiments of the method of the presentinvention. The front backpack pattern piece 55 is then sewn togetherwith the other pattern pieces just like a normal pair of overalls with aslight variation, i.e., that once bib 39 is attached to the belt loopstrip 38 stop sewing and do not hem around the bib 39.

Aspects of assembly of the backpack rear 42 are shown in FIG. 7,according to embodiments of the method of the present invention. Thebackpack back pattern piece 51 (not shown in FIG. 7 for clarity) is thensewn together with the other pattern pieces just like a normal pair ofoveralls except that after attaching back yoke 44 and back portion 45(see FIG. 7A) do not sew further. Then cut eight strap pieces, four insize and shape for top strap 41 and four for the size and shape ofbottom strap 62. The eight strap pieces may be identically sized andshaped according to an embodiment of the present invention. Also cut onemore bib 39 piece. To construct the straps 41 and 62 sew two strappieces together so that the desired side of the material is facing onboth sides to form two top straps 41 and two bottom straps 62. Then takethe bib 39 piece and attach to backpack rear 42 on line 57 as shown inFIG. 7. Then, place straps 41 between bib 39 and back portion 45 andturning under all the raw edges along line 58 and sew along line 58 tofinish the backpack rear 42.

Another embodiment of a backpack 600 constructed in accordance with thepresent invention is shown in FIGS. 9 and 9A wherein another patternpiece may be created for internal pockets 59 in the same manner aspreviously described with regard to FIGS. 4 and 4A. This embodiment ofbackpack 600 may include internal pockets 59 and is otherwisemanufactured according to the same method as previously explained.

Referring again to FIG. 6, the two bottom straps 62 may be sewn on theinside top of the backpack front 35, for example at the top of the frontpocket 36A as shown in FIG. 6. To assemble the backpack, place thebackpack front 35 and the backpack rear 42 together inside-out and surgefrom point 60 to 61 as shown in FIG. 8 and according to the embodimentsof the present invention. Then turn backpack 900 right-side-out and sewzipper 56 onto backpack 600 by turning the raw edges of bib 39 over ontothe zipper 56 from point 60 to 61 as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9. Yetanother embodiment of manufacturing a backpack according to the presentinvention may include selectively riveting the backpack assembly piecesfor added durability and the appearance of a pair of truncated overallshaving rivets.

Referring again to FIGS. 6 and 7, the adjustable strap holders orbuckles 47 may then be connected to ends of top straps 41 and ends ofbottom straps 62 and then connected together. Additionally, the snaps 46may be attached to the backpack 600.

Another embodiment of a bag 100 according to the present invention isdisclosed. The bag 100 may include a bag front and a bag back fastenedto the bag front to form an enclosure with an opening. The bag 100 mayfurther include a closure for closing the opening. The enclosure mayinclude one or more internal pockets. The bag 100 may be formed ofclothing material. The bag 100 may be configured to resemble a pair oftruncated pants with no legs. According to another embodiment of the bag100 of the present invention, the clothing material may be machinewashable and dryable.

The clothing material may be any suitable clothing material including,for example but not limited to, denim, novelty denim, pant weight,corduroy, canvas, light canvas, twill and home decor cloth, according toembodiments of the present invention. According to still furtherembodiments, the clothing material may be printed with variousdecorative patterns, logos or the like.

According to yet another embodiment of the bag of the present invention,the closure may be, for example but not limited to, a snap, a zipper, ahook and loop fastener or any other suitable mechanism for closing abag. According to yet another embodiment of the bag of the presentinvention, the bag may include at least one handle. According to otherembodiments, the handle may be configured to be adjustable in length.The handle or handles may be formed of nylon webbing or any othersuitable material including the material from which the bag itself isformed.

According to yet another embodiment of the bag of the present invention,the bag front and bag back further include external pockets. The bagfront may have curved pockets resembling those found on jeans. The bagfront may further have a mini external pocket, or small watch pocketlike those found on jeans. The bag back may have external, patch-style,pockets that are commonly found on jeans. By including such pockets onthe bag front and bag back, the embodiments of bags according to thepresent invention will strongly resemble pants or overalls from whichthey are patterned. According to still further embodiments of the bagsof the present invention, the external pockets may include a closure,such as a snap, a zipper, a hook and loop fastener or any other suitablemechanism for closing a pocket.

According to yet another embodiment of the bag of the present invention,the bag may further include a waistband having belt loops. The beltloops may be used to secure a decorative belt according to oneembodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, the belt loops maybe used in a fanny pack embodiment of the bag for securing the bagaround the waist of a user according to another embodiment of thepresent invention. According to still a further embodiment of thepresent invention, the bag may be configured to resemble a pair ofoveralls with no legs and having suspender straps configured for a userto carry the bag as a backpack.

An alternative method of manufacturing bags according to the presentinvention avoids the step of disassembling 1402 an existing pair ofpants or overalls as described with reference to method 1400 byutilizing various presized pattern sets that may be applied to selectedmaterial. These pattern sets may be cut from paper and used to trace thevarious pattern pieces needed to assemble the bags and backpacksdescribed herein. These pattern sets may be formed from actual pant andoverall patterns as described herein so that the bags and backpacksformed using these patterns resemble truncated pants or overalls.

FIG. 15 is an embodiment of a pattern set 1500 for manufacturing bagsaccording to the present invention. Pattern set 1500 may be used tocreate fanny packs, purses and clutch purses as described herein.Pattern set 1500 may include the following bag pattern pieces andquantities to be cut in parentheses: belt loop (cut as many as desired),back and inside pocket (cut 4), bag yoke back (cut 1), bag back (cut 2),waistband (cut 1), bag front (cut 2), front pocket (cut 2), insidepocket (cut 1), coin pocket (cut 1) and optional label, e.g., ITZABAG™,(cut 1). The patterns pieces may not be shown to scale in FIG. 15.Furthermore, the pattern pieces shown in pattern set 1500 may be scaledto selectively size the bags manufactured using same. Thus, usingpattern set 1500 and cutting pattern pieces in the quantities given andfollowing the methods described herein, one of skill in the art canassemble the bags described herein. Pattern set 1500 may be formed frombag pattern pieces manufactured according to the methods describedherein.

FIG. 16 is an embodiment of a pattern set 1600 for manufacturingbackpacks according to the present invention. Pattern set 1600 mayinclude the following backpack pattern pieces and quantities to be cutin parentheses: bottom strap (cut 4), yoke pocket (cut 1), yoke back(cut 1), one or more optional labels, e.g., ITZABAG™ and label as shown,(cut as many as desired), coin pocket (cut 1), inside pocket (cut 1),front backpack bottom (cut 2), top strap (cut 2), front pocket (cut 2),back pocket (cut 4), back backpack bottom (cut 2) and yoke and back (cut2). The patterns pieces may not be shown to scale in FIG. 16.Furthermore, the pattern pieces shown in pattern set 1600 may be scaledto selectively size the bags manufactured using same. Thus, usingpattern set 1600 and cutting pattern pieces in the quantities given andfollowing the methods described herein, one of skill in the art canassemble the backpacks described herein. Pattern set 1600 may be formedfrom backpack pattern pieces manufactured according to the methodsdescribed herein.

As stated elsewhere herein, the embodiments of bags and backpacks of thepresent invention may be selectively sized by patterning the bag piecesfrom pants of varying size. For example, any size pants and overalls maybe used to form the pattern pieces according to the methods describedherein. All pant and overall pattern sizes are intended to be suitablefor embodiments constructed in accordance with the present invention.Some bags formed according to the methods of the present invention maybe large enough to be duffle bags or sports bags. Other bags formedaccording to the methods of the present invention may be sized and usematerial suitable for diaper bags. According to yet another embodimentof the present invention, a bag made from a size 18 to 24 month toddlerpair of pants may be used to pattern and manufacture a fanny pack byadding a belt through the back three belt loops to attach to the waistof the user. According to yet further embodiments of the bag of thepresent invention, the bag may take the form of a fanny pack, a purse, aclutch purse, a duffle bag or a backpack. The size of such embodimentsof the bag may be varied by selecting the size of the pants or overallsfrom which the bag or overall pattern pieces are formed. For example andnot by way of limitation, the selection of a pair of overalls sized foran 18-24 month old child is particularly suited for manufacturing of abackpack sized for a toddler.

Virtually any existing pair of pants or overalls may be utilized topattern the embodiments of the bags and backpacks according to thepresent invention. For example and not by way of limitation, the bagsand backpacks described herein may be patterned from jean pants or jeanshorts patterns and overall or overall shorts patterns, according toembodiments of the present invention. However, any type pant or overallpattern may be suitable for patterning bags and backpacks according tothe present invention. The bags and backpacks may be made from denimmaterial, but any type material that may be sturdy enough to carrypersonal items maybe suitable for the bags and backpacks of the presentinvention. For example and not by way of limitation, suitable materialsinclude denim, novelty denim, corduroy, light canvas, home decor, pantweight, and the like. The handles 9 may be formed of one inch webbingcut 26 inches long according to an embodiment of the present invention.However, any suitable handle material and length falls within the scopeof the present invention.

Accessories for the present invention may include but are not limited tobelts, suspenders, or different types of handles. A belt may be added tothe present invention for ornamental design, or alternatively, to helpkeep the bag closed according to embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a photographic image of the front of a backpack manufacturedof novelty denim according to an embodiment of the present invention.Note the use of a zipper closure for the front pocket. FIG. 18 is aphotographic image of the rear of the backpack shown in FIG. 17according to an embodiment of the present invention. Note the zipperclosure for the opening of the backpack and two rear pockets. FIG. 19 isa photographic image of the inside of the backpack shown in FIG. 17according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 illustratesthe internal pockets sewn inside the backpack.

FIG. 20 is a photographic image of the rear of a purse or handbagmanufactured of home décor material according to an embodiment of thepresent invention. The home décor material may be similar to furniturefabric and have any color pattern. FIG. 21 is a photographic image ofthe inside of the purse or handbag shown in FIG. 20 according to anembodiment of the present invention. The view of FIG. 21 illustrates theinternal pockets, snap closure and webbing material used for handles.FIG. 22 is a photographic image of the front of the purse or handbagshown in FIG. 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a photographic image of the front of a clutch purse or fannypack shown in FIG. 22 according to an embodiment of the presentinvention. Note the detachable belt made of nylon webbing for use as afanny pack. The clutch purse comes with a single loop handle sewn in onetop corner. FIG. 24 is a photographic image of the rear of the clutchpurse or fanny pack shown in FIG. 22 according to an embodiment of thepresent invention. Note the belt loops used to hold the belt. FIG. 25 isa photographic image of the inside of the clutch purse or fanny packshown in FIG. 22 according to an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 25 illustrates the zipper closure for the clutch purse and internalpockets.

FIG. 26 is a photographic image of the front of another backpackmanufactured of novelty denim according to an embodiment of the presentinvention. FIG. 27 is a photographic image of the front of another purseor handbag manufactured of novelty denim according to an embodiment ofthe present invention. FIG. 28 is a photographic image of the front ofyet another purse manufactured of novelty denim according to anembodiment of the present invention.

The invention, as defined by the claims below, is intended to cover allchanges and modifications to the embodiments of the invention asdescribed herein which do not depart from the spirit of the invention.The words “including” and “having,” as used in the specification,including the claims, shall have the same meaning as the word“comprising.”

Although this invention has been described with reference to particularillustrated embodiments, the invention is not limited to the embodimentsdescribed. Rather, it should be understood that the embodimentsdescribed herein are merely exemplary and that a person skilled in theart may make many variations and modifications without departing fromthe spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the followingclaims.

1. A bag, comprising: a bag front; a bag back fastened to the bag frontto form an enclosure with an opening; a closure for closing the opening;wherein the enclosure includes internal pockets; wherein the bagcomprises clothing material; wherein the bag is configured to appear asa pair of truncated pants with no legs; and wherein the bag is machinewashable and dryable.
 2. The bag according to claim 1, wherein theclothing material comprises at least one of denim, novelty denim, pantweight, corduroy, canvas, light canvas, twill and home decor cloth. 3.The bag according to claim 1, wherein the clothing material is printedwith decorative patterns.
 4. The bag according to claim 1, wherein theclosure comprises one of a snap, a zipper, and a hook and loop fastener.5. The bag according to claim 1, wherein the bag front and bag backfurther include external pockets.
 6. The bag according to claim 5,wherein at least one of the external pockets includes a closure.
 7. Thebag according to claim 1, further comprising at least one handle.
 8. Thebag according to claim 7, wherein the handle is configured to beadjustable in length.
 9. The bag according to claim 7, wherein thehandle comprises nylon webbing.
 10. The bag according to claim 1,further comprising a mini external pocket.
 11. The bag according toclaim 1, further comprising a waistband having belt loops.
 12. The bagaccording to claim 1, wherein the bag is configured to resemble a pairof overalls with no legs and having suspender straps configured for auser to carry the bag as a backpack.
 13. The bag according to claim 1,wherein the bag comprises one of a fanny pack, a purse, a clutch purse,a duffle bag, a backpack, a handbag, a school bag, a diaper bag, abackpack and a sports bag.
 14. The bag according to claim 1, furthercomprising rivets for fastening pattern pieces of the bag together andfor decoration.
 15. A method of manufacturing a bag using a pair ofpants, comprising: disassembling the pair of pants to obtain pantspattern pieces; forming bag pattern pieces from the pants patternpieces; tracing the bag pattern pieces onto selected material; cuttingthe traced material to obtain bag assembly pieces from the selectedmaterial; sewing the bag assembly pieces together to form the bag withan opening; and selectively riveting the bag pattern pieces together.16. The method of manufacturing a bag according to claim 15, furthercomprising sewing a handle onto the bag configured for carrying the bag.17. The method of manufacturing a bag according to claim 15, furthercomprising forming closable internal pockets inside the bag.
 18. Themethod of manufacturing a bag according to claim 15, further comprisingsewing a zipper into a waistband for selective closure of the bag. 19.The method of manufacturing a bag according to claim 15, furthercomprising providing a closure for pockets or openings on or in the bag.20. The method of manufacturing a bag according to claim 19, whereinproviding the closure comprises sewing a zipper.
 21. The method ofmanufacturing a bag according to claim 15, wherein forming the bagpattern pieces comprises trimming off crotch and legs portions of thepants pattern pieces.
 22. The method of manufacturing a bag according toclaim 15, wherein the pair of pants comprise overalls.
 23. The method ofmanufacturing a bag according to claim 22, wherein the bag comprises abackpack.
 24. A bag formed according to the method of claim
 15. 25. Thebag according to claim 24, wherein the bag is selected from the groupconsisting of a fanny pack, a purse, a clutch purse and a backpack. 26.The bag according to claim 24, wherein the bag is configured to looklike a pair of pants without legs.
 27. A pattern set formed from the bagpattern pieces manufactured according to the method of claim
 15. 28. Amethod of manufacturing a backpack using a pair of overalls, comprising:disassembling the pair of overalls to obtain overalls pattern pieces;forming backpack pattern pieces from the overalls pattern pieces;tracing the backpack pattern pieces onto selected material; cutting thetraced material to obtain backpack assembly pieces from the selectedmaterial; sewing the backpack assembly pieces together to form thebackpack; selectively riveting the backpack assembly pieces; andattaching suspender straps to the backpack.
 29. The method according toclaim 28, wherein the pair of overalls may be any size.
 30. A patternset formed from the backpack pattern pieces manufactured according tothe method of claim 28.